Vetmedin® (Pimobendan) 2.5 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs

Vetmedin® (Pimobendan) 2.5 mg Chewable Tablets are a prescription veterinary cardiac medication developed to help dogs suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF). Manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim, Vetmedin is specifically indicated for dogs diagnosed with heart failure caused by Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) or Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). It works by improving the heart's pumping efficiency while also helping blood vessels relax, allowing the heart to circulate blood more effectively throughout the body.

The 2.5 mg chewable tablets are beef-flavored for easy administration and can be divided when prescribed by a veterinarian, allowing flexible dosing based on the dog's weight and clinical condition.

Key Benefits
Supports Heart Function

• Enhances cardiac contractility, helping the heart pump blood more effectively.
• Improves circulation and oxygen delivery throughout the body.

Helps Manage Congestive Heart Failure

• Indicated for the management of mild, moderate, and severe congestive heart failure in dogs.
• Commonly prescribed for dogs with MMVD and DCM.

Improves Quality of Life

• Helps reduce clinical signs associated with heart failure.
• Supports better daily activity levels and overall wellbeing in affected dogs.

Proven to Extend Survival Time

• Clinical studies have demonstrated improved survival times in dogs suffering from congestive heart failure when treated with pimobendan.

Palatable Chewable Formula

• Beef-flavored chewable tablets help simplify administration.
• Accepted readily by many dogs, reducing medication stress for owners and pets.

Flexible Dosing

• Scored tablets can be divided when prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Available strengths allow dosing customization for different dog sizes and treatment plans.

Indications

Vetmedin® is indicated for the management of clinical signs associated with congestive heart failure in dogs due to:

• Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

It may be used alongside other heart medications such as diuretics when deemed appropriate by the attending veterinarian.

Active Ingredient

Each chewable tablet contains:

• Pimobendan – 2.5 mg

Pimobendan is classified as an inodilator, combining positive inotropic effects (improved heart contractions) with vasodilatory effects (blood vessel relaxation).

Administration

• Administer orally as directed by your veterinarian.
• Typically given twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart.
• Often administered on an empty stomach for optimal absorption.
• Dosage is determined according to the dog's body weight and clinical condition.

Suitable For

• Dogs diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
• Dogs suffering from MMVD (mitral valve disease).
• Dogs suffering from DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy).
• Dogs requiring long-term cardiac management under veterinary supervision.

Important Precautions

• For veterinary use in dogs only.
• Prescription medication; use only under veterinary supervision.
• Not recommended for dogs with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, or conditions where increased cardiac output may be harmful.
• Safety has not been fully established in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
• Always follow your veterinarian's prescribed dosing instructions.

Give your dog the cardiac support they deserve with Vetmedin® (Pimobendan) 2.5 mg Chewable Tablets. Trusted by veterinarians worldwide, Vetmedin helps improve heart function, enhance quality of life, and support longer, more comfortable lives for dogs living with congestive heart failure. Available now on Petloom – A Pet Lover's Dream, Where Every Pet Belongs.